Rep. James Comer to tour Metcalfe Co. factory

By WBKO News Staff | EDMONTON, Ky. (WBKO) – Congressman James Comer will be joining local officials to visit a Metcalfe County factory Tuesday. According to a release, he’ll be touring American Shield Apparel’s factory, where the new operation is playing a key role in the fight against COVID-19 by manufacturing gowns for area hospitals and nursing…

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Why the coronavirus pandemic is fueling drug overdoses in Kentucky

Chris Kenning, Louisville Courier Journal After a descent into heroin addiction, Meggan Hicks was helping friends and drug-court participants kick drugs when the coronavirus pandemic steamrolled their carefully laid recoveries. In-person Narcotics Anonymous classes were canceled. Drug testing loosened. Treatment facilities weren’t admitting new patients. Church support programs moved online. Anxiety and isolation sharpened. Jobs were…

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